Gordon Hahn
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For the academic, see Gordon M. Hahn.
Gordon Ryerson Hahn (April 15, 1919 – March 29, 2001) was a member of the Los Angeles City Council and California State Assembly in the mid-20th Century.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the California State Assembly from the 66th district, Preceded by ...
Gordon Hahn | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 66th district | |
In office January 6, 1947 – June 15, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Jack Massion |
Succeeded by | Kenneth A. Ross Jr. |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 8th district | |
In office June 15, 1953 – June 30, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Hahn |
Succeeded by | Billy G. Mills |
Personal details | |
Born | (1919-04-15)April 15, 1919 Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Died | March 29, 2001(2001-03-29) (aged 81) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Donna Louise Hahn |
Relatives | Kenneth Hahn (brother) James Hahn (nephew) Janice Hahn (niece) |
Education | Pepperdine University United States Merchant Marine Academy |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy Reserve |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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While on the council, he cast the decisive vote that brought the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles and was instrumental in the appointment of Gilbert Lindsay, who became the first African American on the city council.[2]
His brother, Kenneth Hahn, was Los Angeles County supervisor for 40 years. After Kenneth suffered a stroke in 1987, Gordon was his field deputy until Kenneth retired in 1992.[2]